Norway - monuments

This country is famous not only for its picturesque nature, but also for various sculptures and statues dedicated to people, events, animals, transport , etc. Going on a trip to Norway , many tourists are interested in information about the monuments, their photos and descriptions.

Sculptures in Oslo

The capital of the country is famous for its unusual statues and monuments. There is even a park, where many monuments of various subjects are collected. The most famous sculptures in Oslo are:

1. Monument to Roosevelt - is devoted to the American president, is located on the embankment near the New Town Hall. The height of the monument reaches 3 meters, and it is made of concrete.
2. Monument to Churchill - he is a massive figure in the form of walking Churchill. The sculpture is mounted on a marble pedestal of rectangular shape and has a height of 2.5 m.
3. Monument to Peru Aabel - the monument is dedicated to the national actor of cinema and theater. The statue is presented in the form of an actor's figure, which is mounted on a stone foundation. The total height is about 3 m.
4. The monument to Pertchatka is located in the center of the capital and represents the foundation of the city, which was once indicated by King Christian Four. The bronze sculpture is surrounded by a small fountain.
5. The monument to constant changes - is located in the water and is also called "Reclining". The monumental sculpture has a height of 16 m and is made of glass massive panels and stainless steel. It wraps around the axis and shows changing views.
6. The statue of the "Fussy Boy" is the most famous sculpture in Oslo, located in the Frogner Park. It is made of bronze, has a height of 83 cm and is presented in the form of a kid, who is dissatisfied with everything.
7. Guns Akershus - an ancient fighting weapon, located in the fortress of the same name. Guns differ in design and material. They were used in medieval Scandinavian battles, as well as during the Second World War and in the battles for Norway's independence.
8. The monument in the form of a walking tiger is on the station square and meets all the guests of the capital. The sculpture is made of metal, and its dimensions correspond to the adult animal.
9. Replica Moai - a replica of stone statues of ancient Indians, only reduced many times. The monument is made in the form of human heads with trunks, which are truncated to the waist, and has a height of 3 m.
10. Monument to Vergeland - it is dedicated to the writer and writer who lived in the XIX century. On the monument, Henryk Arnold is represented full-length with a pen and a book in his hands, he has a spiritual expression that attracts the attention of tourists.

And, of course, we must not forget about the magnificent Vigeland Sculpture Park - one of the business cards of Oslo.

Monuments of Norway, located in the regions of the fjords

In the country the most popular place among travelers is the fjord region. The most visited sculptures that will be interesting to see are:

1. Monument to Haakon VII - is dedicated to the beloved Norwegians King, who ruled 52 years. The statue is a monarch in military uniform, having a calm and decisive look.
2. Monument to Edward Grieg - he is dedicated to the famous composer of the country and installed in Bergen. The statue is located near the house-museum of the author, known as Trollhaugen , and is made of bronze in natural growth.
3. Holberg's sculpture is the most famous and one of the oldest monuments in Norway. It was established in 1884, made of Burgundy stone and dedicated to the famous playwright and writer Ludwig Holberg.
4. Monument to Man - it is located near the entrance to the Central Bank of the city ​​of Bergen . Near the sculpture there is a sign with the inscription that no one is what you see.
5. Monument to Amalia Scrum is a novelist who told about Norway. Her works were distinguished by boldness and originality, many of them were translated into Russian.
6. Monument to Ibsen - is dedicated to the famous classics of the XIX century, who founded a "new drama" in the West European theater. The statue is made of Bourgogne stone and is set near the museum of the same name.
7. Monument to the Mariners - it depicts 12 sailors who are fighting the sea element, here there are bas-reliefs with plots dedicated to sailing. The monument is made of bronze and has a height of 7 m.
8. The monument to Ole Bullu is dedicated to the composer and perpetuates his work. The sculpture is Bull with a violin in his hands on a pile of stones, and near his feet is a woman, inspired by music. An artificial lake was created around it.
9. Spraying boy - is located in the center of the fountain on Lake Lille Lungegordsvann. This bronze sculpture of the child is famous all over the world.
10. Sculpture Viking - the original monument located in Gudvangen, is a viking on a boat. It is made of coniferous wood of local breed and is varnished, and the height is 3 m.
11. The statue of Charles XIV Juhan - the Swedish king, a famous radical views. The sculpture was made according to the project of Brünjolf Bergslin in 1864.
12. The statue of Olav Tryggvason is the great-grandson of the first King of Norway, ruling from 995 to 1000. The sculpture is in the city ​​of Trondheim on the market square and is simultaneously a sunny clock.

Unusual monuments of Norway

There are a lot of original and unique sculptures in the country. The most famous of them are:

1. Monument to a banana - is located in the cultural center of the name of Sonya Heni and was installed there in 1952. Before that, it was a symbol of a banana.
2. Monument Clip in Norway - symbolizes the unity of the nation. The clip was worn during the Second World War instead of the initials of King Hokon Seventh. Giant sculpture has this inscription: "You can hold about 30 sheets. Keep it up".
3. The monument to Treske is a wooden sculpture, made in full size and dedicated to the fish, which is the main source of food and income for the local population.
4. Monument "Swords in stone" - is in Stavanger in Norway. It symbolizes the memory of the victims of the battle in 872 and the hope for peace in the future. The sculpture consists of one large and two small swords.
5. The Devil's statue is the work of the Norwegian sculptor Per Ung. The monument is made of bronze, has a height of 2 m and is an enraged devil, which seduces a new victim.
6. Chicken fountain - a fun sculpture that is popular among tourists. The composition is made of bronze and granite and includes a pedestal, on top of which two chickens and a cock are depicted.
7. The monument to Rose - is a massive human hand with a clamped flower, about 4 m high. The sculpture "breaks through" an asphalt path and is made using metal and concrete.
8. The monument to Keeksland is the largest Scandinavian sleigh in the world, which are located in the city of Tinset. The height of the sculpture is 5.25 m, the width is 3.72 m, and the skids are 11.6 m.